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Abdulrazzaq A. LiasuIkeja, Lagos, Nigeria

I buildsecure, scalable backends.

with Django for rapid, secure APIs
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Beyond Code

What keeps me curious after shipping.

  • ♟️Chess coach nurturing strategic thinking for the next generation.
  • 🛡️Security-focused developer advocating safe defaults and system resilience.
  • 🧭Peer mentor supporting teammates in understanding design and architecture choices.
  • ✍️Technical writer translating complex systems into clear documentation.

Projects

Skills & Tools

Backend & APIs

Python
Django
Node.js
TypeScript
NestJS

Databases

PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
SQLite

DevOps & Infrastructure

Docker
Kubernetes
GitHub Actions
AWS
Nginx

Cybersecurity

OWASP
JWT
RBAC
SIEM
Incident Response

Soft Skills

Mentorship
Technical Writing
Leadership
Team Collaboration
Strategic Thinking

Experience

Remote

Freelance Backend Developer @ Self-employed

Mar 2023 — Present
Highlight

Designed and built RESTful APIs and microservices using Flask, Node.js, Django, and NestJS.

  • Implemented authentication, caching, and secure endpoints.
  • Contributed to backend security and system architecture decisions.

Remote

Database Design Lead — GreenZTech Project @ GreenZTech

Sep 2024 — Nov 2024
Highlight

Designed scalable PostgreSQL schema for a supply chain platform.

  • Integrated schema with Ethereum Smart Contracts for verification.
  • Automated table setup and indexing with scripts.
  • Provided technical documentation for backend integration.

Ekiti State, Nigeria

Founder & Lead Technician @ LogicBase Tech & Edu Services

Sep 2019 — Mar 2023
Highlight

Delivered IT support and system setup services.

Ekiti State, Nigeria

Head of Marketing & Administration @ Marvel Chess International

Sep 2015 — Sep 2019
Highlight

Designed and delivered chess curricula for children and adults.

Testimonials

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Wilaiporn Gloria Solomon

Product Manager · Beautiful Teachers

Ade is very thorough and attentive to detail. He doesn’tjust rush through tasks; he takes his time to deliver quality work. He’s reliable, dedicated, and always goes the extra mile to meet deadlines. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a solid developer.

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ALX Team – Letter of Recognition

Program Faculty · ALX Africa

In recognition of outstanding contribution as a Volunteer Peer Reviewer— demonstrating exceptional commitment, collaboration, and leadership throughout the Software Engineering Program.

TestimonialALX Africa

Awards & Recognitions

Peer Reviewer Recognition2024

Letter of Recognition — Volunteer Peer Reviewer

ALX Africa

Recognized for exceptional commitment, leadership, and collaboration as a Volunteer Peer Reviewer in the ALX Software Engineering Program.

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Outstanding Completion Recognition2024

Forage — Electronic Arts Virtual Experience Program

Electronic Arts (EA)

Completed EA’s Software Engineering virtual experience, demonstrating professional-level problem-solving and technical skills recognized by Forage’s Student Success team.

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Education & Certifications

Certificate of CompletionAug 2025

ALX ProDev – Advanced Backend Engineering

ALX

Backend Engineering Fellowship

Focused on advanced backend architecture, Advanced ORM, Django, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.

Certificate of AchievementMay 2025

Foundamentals of Cybersecurity

Sidmach Technologies

Completed the Sidmach NextGen Cybersecurity Program, gaining hands-on skills in cloud security, threat detection, and incident response.

Status: Completed — Certified
Certificate of CompletionApr 2025

ALX Professional Foundations

ALX

Professional Foundations Graduate

Built professional readiness in leadership, teamwork, communication, and agile collaboration for technical roles.

Certification2025

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC2

CC Exam Passed

Successfully passed the ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam, validating knowledge in global cybersecurity principles, network defense, and risk management.

Status: Passed; certification pending AMF
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Certificate of CompletionNov 2024

ALX AiCE – AI Career Essentials

ALX

AI Career Essentials

Explored responsible AI practices, prompt engineering, and automation tools for workplace productivity.

Certificate of CompletionJul 2024

ALX Africa – Software Engineering (Full Stack)

ALX Africa

Full-Stack Fellowship Graduate

Full-stack software engineering program covering backend systems, database design, and collaborative development.

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